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13th August, 2012
Ostapchuk stripped of Olympic gold for doping
Belarus' Nadezhda Ostapchuk has been stripped of the women's Olympic shot put title after failing a drugs test.
Belarus' Nadezhda Ostapchuk has been stripped of the women's Olympic shot put title after failing a drugs test.
13th August, 2012
London bids adieu with musical madness
London bade a flamboyant farewell to the Olympic Games with a romp through British pop and fashion.
London bade a flamboyant farewell to the Olympic Games with a romp through British pop and fashion.
13th August, 2012
US top Olympic medal table, crowds flock to close
US topped the sporting world with 46 Olympic gold medals to China's 38 at the end of 16 days of thrilling action.
US topped the sporting world with 46 Olympic gold medals to China's 38 at the end of 16 days of thrilling action.
12th August, 2012
Germany win thriller to defend hockey gold
Germany won the Olympic title for the second successive time when they triumphed 2-1 against the Netherlands.
Germany won the Olympic title for the second successive time when they triumphed 2-1 against the Netherlands.
12th August, 2012
More gold for Bolt as Jamaica smash relay record
Carter, Frater, Blake and Bolt took 36.84 seconds to break the 4x100m world record.
Carter, Frater, Blake and Bolt took 36.84 seconds to break the 4x100m world record.
11th August, 2012
Mexico stun Brazil to win football gold
Oribe Peralta's double clinched a shock 2-1 victory over the five-time world champions.
Oribe Peralta's double clinched a shock 2-1 victory over the five-time world champions.
11th August, 2012
The Who, Spice Girls to rock Olympic closer
Although organizers have tried to the ceremony under wraps, many details have leaked out in the British media.
Although organizers have tried to the ceremony under wraps, many details have leaked out in the British media.
11th August, 2012
US women smash relay record, Defar takes 5,000
America's women left their great Jamaican rivals trailing to storm to gold in the Olympic sprint relay.
America's women left their great Jamaican rivals trailing to storm to gold in the Olympic sprint relay.
11th August, 2012
Dutch double on as women win hockey gold
Netherlands won their second successive women's Olympic hockey gold by beating world champions Argentina 2-0.
Netherlands won their second successive women's Olympic hockey gold by beating world champions Argentina 2-0.
11th August, 2012
‘Time for seniors to hang up their boots’
“All the seniors should follow their colleague Waseem Ahmed who called it a day soon after the Korea game.”
“All the seniors should follow their colleague Waseem Ahmed who called it a day soon after the Korea game.”
10th August, 2012
Dazzling Rudisha smashes world record
Kenya's David Rudisha capped four years of dominance in the 800 metres by storming to gold in a world record time.
Kenya's David Rudisha capped four years of dominance in the 800 metres by storming to gold in a world record time.
10th August, 2012
Masterful Dutch hand Britain 9-2 drubbing
The Netherlands crushed Great Britain to reach the men's hockey final where they will tackle defending champions Germany.
The Netherlands crushed Great Britain to reach the men's hockey final where they will tackle defending champions Germany.
10th August, 2012
Bolt seals legendary status with unique double
Bolt successfully defended his Olympic 200m crown to claim a second successive sprint double.
Bolt successfully defended his Olympic 200m crown to claim a second successive sprint double.
10th August, 2012
Veteran midfielder Waseem Ahmed hangs up his boots
“Unfortunately, the Pakistan team could not be turned into a match-winning side during my career.”
“Unfortunately, the Pakistan team could not be turned into a match-winning side during my career.”
9th August, 2012
Pakistan beat Korea, finish seventh
Pakistan defeated Korea 3-2 in their classification match to finish seventh.
Pakistan defeated Korea 3-2 in their classification match to finish seventh.
9th August, 2012
‘Brazil won’t take gold for granted’
Coach Mano Menezes insists there is no chance his players will underestimate Mexico in the final.
Coach Mano Menezes insists there is no chance his players will underestimate Mexico in the final.
9th August, 2012
Bolt targets double dose of golden glory
New world record possible in potentially electric run in 200m final.
New world record possible in potentially electric run in 200m final.
8th August, 2012
India’s Kom crashes out, wins bronze
India's Mary Kom won bronze and apologised for being knocked out of the Olympic semi-finals.
India's Mary Kom won bronze and apologised for being knocked out of the Olympic semi-finals.
8th August, 2012
Rabia Ashiq fails to progress in 800m
Pakistan's Rabia Ashiq finished 6th in the heat clocking a time of 2:17.39.
Pakistan's Rabia Ashiq finished 6th in the heat clocking a time of 2:17.39.
8th August, 2012
Makhloufi in upset 1,500 win
A day after being kicked out of the Olympics for not trying, Algeria's Taoufik Makhloufi gave it his all.
A day after being kicked out of the Olympics for not trying, Algeria's Taoufik Makhloufi gave it his all.
